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Under which Article can the President promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session, and how long do they last?

1. Article 123; until Parliament reconvenes or 6 weeks thereafter
2. Article 213; until next session of state legislature
3. Article 356; during emergency
4. Article 352; during national emergency

Correct answer: Article 123; until Parliament reconvenes or 6 weeks thereafter

Solution

Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. An ordinance ceases to operate six weeks after Parliament reassembles, unless it is approved earlier.

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